{"id":34507,"date":"2025-03-15T08:27:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T13:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/?p=34507"},"modified":"2025-03-15T08:27:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T13:27:11","slug":"changemakers-digest-2025-march-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/changemakers-digest-2025-march-17\/","title":{"rendered":"Changemakers Digest 2025 &#8211; MARCH 17"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Welcome to the Changemakers Digest!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Charleston&#8217;s convenient source for the latest Lowcountry nonprofit &amp; grassroots news, perspectives, ideas, events, resources and more&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Please keep sharing your events, ideas and resources via the &#8220;CONTACT US&#8221; link on CharlestonGood.com or via email anytime: charlestongood@gmail.com<\/em><\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>#GoodBits- Featured Announcements &amp; Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlestoncounty.org\/departments\/county-council\/boards-commissions.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APPLY to serve on a Charleston County Board or Commision!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.telemundocharleston.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RECURSO: TELEMUNDO CHARLESTON<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=1032877275550705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach is seeking volunteer mentors<\/a><\/strong> who want to make a real difference for 2nd-5th graders!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/yYMRa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RESOURCE: The VITA Program Free Tax Preperation<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/scpreservationtoolkit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RESOURCE: SC Preservation Toolkit<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Empowering African American Historic Preservation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>#GoodNews <\/strong>&#8211; local nonprofit &amp; grassroots headlines<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/city-of-charleston-launching-mini-grant-applications-in-ardm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City of Charleston Launching Mini Grant Applications in Ardmore Sherwood Forest<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2025\/03\/13\/our-view-time-for-sunshine-to-disinfect-secrecy-in-cogswell-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CP view: Time for sunshine to disinfect secrecy in Cogswell administration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.counton2.com\/news\/scdot-encouraging-drivers-to-submit-problem-areas-for-pothole-blitz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SCDOT encouraging drivers to submit problem areas for \u201cPothole Blitz\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scdailygazette.com\/2025\/03\/13\/10-more-books-recommended-for-removal-in-sc-from-k-12-libraries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 more books recommended for removal in SC from K-12 libraries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/entertainment\/her-future-coalition-s-20th-anniversary-gala-set-for-april-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Her Future Coalition&#8217;s 20th Anniversary Gala Set for April 24 at The Wonderer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlestoncitypaper.com\/2025\/03\/14\/activists-plead-for-state-lawmakers-to-expand-gun-background-checks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Activists plead for state lawmakers to expand gun background checks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mountpleasantmagazine.com\/2025\/around-town\/ladies-who-lead-womens-history-month-heroines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ladies Who Lead: Women\u2019s History Month Heroines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/CLLBh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston County agrees to sell the city two downtown properties. There&#8217;s just one stipulation.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holycitysinner.com\/news\/bee-collective-and-berkeley-county-first-steps-unite-for-bla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BEE Collective and Berkeley County First Steps Unite for Black Maternal Health Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews4.com\/news\/local\/tianas-prom-closet-open-for-free-shopping-experience-wciv-abc-news-4-03-12-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prom dreams on a budget: Tiana&#8217;s Closet makes Cinderella moments free for all<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/BlpGG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">As historic Freedman&#8217;s cottages disappear in Charleston, the city wants to know how many are left<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ICYMI\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews4.com\/news\/local\/charleston-county-opens-applications-for-2025-summer-youth-internship-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston County opens applications for 2025 Summer Youth Internship Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.today\/HsGDQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SC rape and violence crisis centers face crisis of their own if federal funding goes away<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2024\/11\/04\/urgent-need-foster-parents-throughout-south-carolina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Urgent\u2019 need for foster parents throughout South Carolina<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blavity.com\/climate-gentrification-charleston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black Residents Say No To Climate Gentrification in Charleston<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2024\/07\/12\/n-charleston-group-hopes-build-bridge-between-hispanic-communities-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">N. Charleston group hopes to build bridge between Hispanic communities, city: \u2018We are people\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>For Lowcountry environmental news &amp; resources,<br \/>\ncheck out our partners at <a href=\"http:\/\/growpurpose.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GrowPurpose.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>#GoodEvents<\/strong> &#8211; a few featured upcoming nonprofit events<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MAR 18: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlestonmusichall.com\/event\/pechakucha-47\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PechaKucha 47<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAR 21: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/aftershock-from-grief-to-empowerment-film-screening-panel-community-tickets-1234083901169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AFTERSHOCK: From Grief to Empowerment \u2013 Film Screening, Panel + Community<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAR 21-22: <a href=\"https:\/\/redux.givecloud.co\/SpringArtMarket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 Redux Spring Art Market<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAR 22: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/the-bee-collectives-black-maternal-health-symposium-tickets-1203621888469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The BEE Collective\u2019s Black Maternal Health Symposium<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAR 22: <a href=\"https:\/\/projectlyme.org\/event\/lymeapalooza-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lymeapalooza<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAR 22: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/tri-county-veterans-support-network-comedy-show-and-fundraiser-tickets-1108352575389\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tri-County Veterans Support Network Comedy Show and Fundraiser<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAR 22: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/color-for-care-color-run-tickets-1256922792909\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Color for Care Run<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MAR 23: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/latin-taste-of-charleston-2025-tickets-1207635744019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Latin Taste of Charleston 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>For our most up-to-date curated event listings,<br \/>\ncheck out our <a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/community-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COMMUNITY CALENDAR<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>FEATURED RESOURCE HUBS AT CHARLESTONGOOD.COM&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/charleston-volunteer-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#CHSvolunteers<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong><em>local organizations actively seeking volunteers<\/em><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/nonprofit-resources\/nonprofit-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#GoodGrants <\/a>&#8211; <\/strong>new grant opportunities and other grants resources<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/charleston-nonprofit-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#GoodJobs<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong>nonprofit job openings + other local employment resources<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/grassroots-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>#GrassrootsGuide<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; <\/strong>our directory of 640+ local nonprofit organizations in the Lowcountry<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>additional resources for <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/individuals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Individuals<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/organizations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Organizations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>GRASSROOTS GUIDE NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.positivevibesronjanaesmith.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Positive Vibes Ronjanae Smith Inc<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nstands against gun violence and offers support to families impacted by gun violence in the North Charleston community<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33531 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GREEN-DRINKS-ROAD-WEB.jpg\" alt=\"Join us for Green Drinks on the road!\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GREEN-DRINKS-ROAD-WEB.jpg 700w, https:\/\/growpurpose.com\/charlestongood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GREEN-DRINKS-ROAD-WEB-300x171.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; 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